Fondo Agua Yaque del Norte
B’ Leather is a founding member of the Fondo Agua Yaque del Norte, a public-private initiative focused on preserving the ecosystem services of the Yaque del Norte river basin to ensure Santiago’s long-term water security. Our President and General Manager, Mr. Aquiles Bermudez Polanco, serves as Secretary of the organization and President of its Trust. The fund manages resources to support conservation efforts that safeguard both the quality and availability of water in the region.
Fundación Bermúdez Inc.
Founded by the Bermudez family, this nonprofit organization supports vulnerable communities through impactful social initiatives. Notable efforts include relocating over 260 families from high-risk creek areas in Santiago and contributing to projects such as public school improvements and urban reforestation.
Parque Central de Santiago
B’ Leather supported the development of Santiago Central Park through financial contributions and the sponsorship of its tree-planting program. Our employees actively participated in the initiative, reinforcing our commitment to community engagement and environmental stewardship.
Vuelta Larga Project
As part of our commitment to sustainable urban development, B’ Leather partnered with the City Government of Santiago to provide land and funding for the relocation of more than 100 families from the environmentally compromised area of Vuelta Larga. This initiative reflects our dedication to supporting infrastructure improvements and enhancing community well-being.
Committed to a Better Tomorrow
Our Commitment to Social and Environmental Responsibility
At B’ Leather, we believe that true business leadership includes a responsibility to the communities and environments we are part of. Social and environmental commitment is not just a value we uphold — it is an integral part of how we operate and grow.
Through meaningful partnerships and local initiatives, we work to drive positive change in areas such as environmental conservation, water security, community development, and education. These efforts reflect our long-term vision: to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future for all.
Our company is founder and member of the Fondo Agua Yaque del Norte (Yaque del Norte Water Fund) and our current President and General Manager, Mr. Aquiles Bermudez Polanco, is the Secretary of such non- profit organization and President of the Trust Fondo Agua Yaque del Norte.
The Yaque del Norte Water Fund is a public-private platform designed to channel investment resources destined to the preservation of the ecosystem services of water provision in the Yaque del Norte river basin in order to contribute to the water security of the city of Santiago. The Yaque del Norte river basin, with an area of about 7,053 km, is the largest of the Dominican hydrographic basins and the second largest on the island.
The fund’s mission is to manage financial resources to support actions that promote the capacity of the Yaque del Norte River to generate water in sufficient quantity, with the quality required for its use and consumption.
For more detailed information, please visit https://fondoaguayaque.org/
B' Leather has supported the City Government of the city of Santiago by donating funds and land to relocate more than 100 families from the shores of a contaminated creek in Vuelta Larga.
B' Leather has donated funds and sponsored the tree-planting program for the development of the Santiago Central Park, a modern outdoor space for the recreation of the habitants of the city of Santiago.
The Bermudez family founded this nonprofit organization as a way to help those most in need. Among the many donations and projects is the relocation of more than 260 families from the surroundings of water creeks in our city of Santiago to safe lands and the contribution in several community service projects which include the upgrade and maintenance of public schools and planting of trees.